University of Padua

Multidomain Post-Concussive Symptom Trajectories and Biopsychosocial Correlates Following Pediatric Concussion

IMPORTANCE: Understanding how post-concussive symptoms (PCS) evolve across multiple domains and how these patterns relate to biopsychosocial factors is critical for identifying children at risk of prolonged recovery following concussion. OBJECTIVE: To identify clinically meaningf...

Beyond intramuscular nerve blockade: a complementary perspective on the anatomic basis of the PENG block

We read with great interest the study by Gautier and colleagues, which used a multimodal approach combining gross dissection, cryo-cross-sectional analysis, and histology to characterize injectate distribution following the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block.[1][1] The methodo...

Systemic collapse emergence from climate-induced perturbations in transportation networks

The interaction between human infrastructures and external events results in loss of functionality or even complete system disruption through a snowball effect of cascading failures. Their complex interplay challenges their prevention, affecting the human population that rely on...

Early Introduction and Prolonged Full‐Dose Anakinra Reduce Recurrence Risk After Discontinuation in Recurrent Pericarditis: An International Multicenter Cohort

Background Anakinra is effective in recurrent pericarditis, yet optimal treatment duration and strategies for safe drug discontinuation remain uncertain. Identifying predictors of sustained remission after discontinuation is important for clinical management. Methods We retrospec...

Impact of skin-to-skin contact during postnatal transport in a low-resource setting: a prospective, observational study in Mozambique

Postnatal transport may exacerbate thermal loss in low-resource settings. This study investigated the impact of skin-to-skin contact (SSC) on temperature, heart rate and oxygen saturation during postnatal transport in a low-resource setting. This is a prospective, observational s...

Evaluating the Role of MC1R Variants in Cutaneous and Ocular Phenotypes: A Candidate TYR–MC1R Genetic Interaction in Oculocutaneous Disorders

Background: The melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) gene is a major determinant of skin and hair color. Although several MC1R variants increase the risk of skin tumors regardless of pigmentation, their role as genetic modifiers in ocular diseases remains poorly understood. Methods: He...

Initial treatment strategies and outcomes across haemodynamic thresholds and risk stratification in incident systemic sclerosis–associated pulmonary arterial hypertension: a EUSTAR analysis

OBJECTIVE: Real-world initial treatment strategies in SSc-PAH remain incompletely described. We aimed to characterise these strategies across haemodynamic thresholds and risk strata and evaluate outcome associations. METHODS: We analysed treatment-naïve SSc-PAH patients in EUSTAR...

Deciphering Aggregation-Induced Tunable Circular Dichroism of AuBP@Ag and AuBP@Au Chiral Core–Shell Plasmonic Nanoparticles

Abstract Plasmonic nanoparticles exhibiting strong and tunable chiroptical signals have been drawing much interest recently due to their potential vast applications. A few years ago, it was shown that seed-mediated metal growth can be harnessed to make single nanoparticles intrin...

In-flight receiver calibration of the Ganymede Laser Altimeter (GALA) by passive Earth observations

Abstract. Post-launch characterization of the receiver telescope of the laser altimeter is essential for achieving precise georeferenced planetary measurements and for radiometric calibration to passively measure surface reflectance. For the Ganymede Laser Altimeter (GALA) aboard...

Bayesian local clustering of functional data via semi-Markovian random partitions

We introduce a Bayesian framework for indirect local clustering of functional data, leveraging B-spline basis expansions and a novel dependent random partition model. By exploiting the local support properties of B-splines, our approach allows partially coincident functional beha...

Hearing shapes: the Bouba–Kiki effect in adult domestic dogs

The 'Bouba-Kiki effect' is an example of spontaneous association between auditory and visual stimuli, described in humans as a case of sound symbolism, a predisposition linked to language. Recent evidence showed that 3-day-old chicks also exhibit a spontaneous association between...

Finite elasticity and evolving discontinuities in soft tissues using peridynamic states

Abstract A correspondence model for use with peridynamic states is presented, tailored to the description of finite elasticity in soft tissues within a plane-strain setting. A deviatoric–volumetric energy split leads to a stable one-field correspondence formulation, based on sphe...

Investigating the transfer of physical stimuli to the dreamed body: A comparative study of muscular, vestibular, and haptic stimulation on dream incorporation

The relationship between the dreamed body and the physical body remains an open question in sleep and dream research. This study examined whether somatosensory stimulation applied during REM sleep modulates the corresponding dream content under controlled conditions. Using a with...

Machine Learning on Heterogeneous, Edge, and Quantum Hardware for Particle Physics

The next generation of particle physics experiments will face an era of challenges in data acquisition, due to unprecedented data rates and volumes along with extreme environments and operational constraints. Harnessing these data for scientific discovery demands real-time infere...

Hydraulic variability as the governing parameter in hidden hydropower assessment: A standardised framework for water infrastructures

Water infrastructures host a largely unexploited hidden hydropower potential that could power distributed monitoring systems without external supply. However, its assessment remains challenging due to the lack of standardised, transferable evaluation procedures. This work develop...

A descriptor-oriented reporting framework for lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticle–semiconductor heterostructures in NIR-activated photocatalysis: Photophysics, interfaces, and ML-ready data

Near-infrared (NIR) photons remain underutilized in heterogeneous photocatalysis because most semiconductor catalysts absorb mainly ultraviolet or visible light. Lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) can convert NIR excitation into UV-visible emission and thereby ac...

Bringing the 6 F-Words into Primary School: Development and Validation of the ‘I Know Myself Well’ Questionnaire

The F-Words framework introduces a holistic view of child development. This study evaluated the preliminary development and psychometric properties of the ‘I Know Myself Well’ questionnaire, a new self-report measure based on this framework. Participants included 209 primary scho...

Managing growth and puberty concerns in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Updated guidance and future directions

Long-term glucocorticoid therapy is standard of care for individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) but often results in impaired growth and delayed or incomplete puberty, impacting their physical and psychosocial health. Although DMD endocrine care has evolved, leading t...

3D virtual reconstruction: usefulness in preoperative planning for oncologic renal surgery in children

Preoperative planning for complex pediatric renal masses can be challenging, especially when nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) is recommended. We report our experience using 3D virtual reconstruction (3DVR) and its impact on surgical decision making. Patients with complex renal masse...

Switching Beyond Rituximab in Primary Glomerular Diseases: A Systematic Review of Within-Patient Efficacy and Safety of Non-Rituximab Anti-CD20 Antibodies

Background/Objectives: Rituximab is widely used in primary glomerular diseases, but treatment may fail for several reasons, including primary non-response, incomplete response, relapse, intolerance or anti-rituximab antibodies. We assessed within-patient efficacy and safety after...